Thanks to everybody who helped me with this video! Music copyright Michael Franti and Spearhead. If you like the song download it legally here: click.linksynergy.com Recently, there have been MANY videos that have been removed, muted, or audioswapped because WMG has been pressuring YouTube with copyright infringement claims. However, we think that when we sign music into ASL, it is considered Fair Use. We are not looking to make money. Our videos allow Deaf people to enjoy music, an audience that the music industry has more or less ignored for its entire history. Signing a song into ASL is tranformative, rather than translative, an the signs add extra meaning to the words. These videos are educational because it spreads awareness of the Deaf community and the beautiful language that is ASL. Our ASL videos do not detract from the sales of the song; rather, they are free advertising! I have purchased many albums from artists I have never heard of before until running across one of their songs in an ASL video–and I’m sure many people who subscribe to music Signers have done the same. Support the music, support the movement. allyballybabe has a video with a link to a petition she has started: www.youtube.com Please watch the video and sign the petition (remember to be professional, or else your signature may be removed!) Also, be sure to check out all of the wonderful people who helped me with this video. In order of appearance, we are: Derek: www.youtube.com Tara: www ….
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Totally awesome!
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Goober, as usual, a great job! Yeah, I know, you don’t like your “earlier” work as much … this is great WHY? everyone DOES deserve music, and you and friends show that! Thanks for being part of bridging the two communities! And, yeah, I think if you asked Deaf signers on YOUTUBE to participate, they would, even if have done this already … NEVER hurts to do something again! Look at all the ‘cover songs’ that are out there already, some way over 60 yrs. old! You ALL are fantastic!!! PEACE…
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I know! Back when I asked people to help me make this collaboration, I didn’t know any Deaf youtubers. I’d love, for instance, to see how Doug, (ADeafDude) or Zephyreros would sign this song, and wish we were friends back when I did this video.
I think this collab has one CODA and the rest are ASL students.
I’ve improved a lot since then, and I’m sure the others have as well.
But yeah, I would love to see more Deaf music artists on YouTube!
beautiful, thanks so much!
love it!!!
Beautiful video, song, & message! Love Michael Franti – have alot in common with him – we’re both reunited adoptees, had appendix surgeries, & lost parents in our 30s.
I would be curious as to how Deaf signers sing these. Only one signer used some of the facial signs of ASL that I learned in my ASL classes. Maybe get some to participate? Or ask the hearies to really use all their bodies/facial expressions 🙂
Beautiful!
>williamcanfly: I know number d/Deaf people, all LOVE music. When driving in car, how often have any of us (who hear, not hear) have felt the vibrations from car next to us cause of the big bass booming out of the car?
When 1st read your ORIGINAL comment, thought was a bit insensitive, BUT those not familiar with d/Deaf people/culture, it is a valid question for many hearing people.
Goober great teacher, patient w/ all…and your reply shows your interest in learning is great! PEACE…
I really really really like this video. Everyone on this video is just terrific! I’m learning ASL and one day I hope to enjoy music through ASL not just through sound. That’s my hope and dream.
I AM DEAF AND IM ENJOYING THIS but the signing is driving me crazy since i dont sign (i learned to talk instad, and yes deaf people can talk)
=D this song is soooo true!!
This is sooo good getting people involved!! Beautiful
Yes, Jen is hearing, but the fact she has a poster of a band in her room doesn’t mean she’s hearing. Lots of Deaf people enjoy music and have favorite bands.
Hence the purpose of us signing this song in particular. =P
thats really cool, cuz Im deaf and I lovee music, TOO! eh,Im deaf and ich have papa roach posters in my room xD( freakin love their music)
rofl!! theres a green day poster in the background at 4:06 to 4:10… rofl that shows shes not deaf
yeah shes hot
hey i am deaf male too let be good to all deaf people please thanks
This video mad me happy to see.One of my fav michael franti songs.Thanks for the smile
What the bleep?